American DJ FC 400 User manual
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USER'S MANUAL
English
4 WAY FOOT CONTROLLER
TM
-
FC 400
American DJR
Contents
Features 1
General Instructions 2
1. Overview 3
2. Operation Guide 5
Technical Specifications 9
1.1 Top Front 3
1.2 Back View 4
2.1 Chase Mode 5
2.1.1 Program Mode 5
2.1.2 Auto/Music Mode 5
2.1.3 Speed Mode 6
2.1.4 Fade Time Mode 6
2.1.5 Master Dimmer Mode 6
2.1.6 Scene Mode 7
2.2 Scene Channel Dimmer Mode 7
2.3 Full On 7
2.4 Stand By 8
2.5 MIDI Operation 8
2.5.1 MIDI Channel Setting 8
2.5.2 MIDI Implementation 8
Improvement and changes to
this manual, specifications
and design, may be made at
any time without prior notice.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
American DJR
4 WAY FOOT CONTROLLER
TM
-
FC 400
Contents
Features 1
General Instructions 2
1. Overview 3
2. Operation Guide 5
Technical Specifications 9
1.1 Top Front 3
1.2 Back View 4
2.1 Chase Mode 5
2.1.1 Program Mode 5
2.1.2 Auto/Music Mode 5
2.1.3 Speed Mode 6
2.1.4 Fade Time Mode 6
2.1.5 Master Dimmer Mode 6
2.1.6 Scene Mode 7
2.2 Scene Channel Dimmer Mode 7
2.3 Full On 7
2.4 Stand By 8
2.5 MIDI Operation 8
2.5.1 MIDI Channel Setting 8
2.5.2 MIDI Implementation 8
Improvement and changes to
this manual, specifications
and design, may be made at
any time without prior notice.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
American DJR
4 WAY FOOT CONTROLLER
TM
-
FC 400
Features
Thank you for purchasing this ADJ product.
This product features include:
Every effort has been made to design dependability, reliability and comfort
into each unit. New products are being designed constantly to meet the
needs of both entertainment and the lighting industry. We welcome your
comments about our product and services.
It is both a privilege and a pleasure serving you.
4 DMX channels
20 built-in programs with Auto or Music mode
The chase of programs of fade in or out within 0-60 seconds
Master dimmer over the chase of programs
Full on & Stand By
MIDI control over the programs, scenes, Full On and Stand By
Power failure memory
12 scenes under manual control
Built-in microphone or line in music signals
1
General Instructions
Safe and Efficient Use
Product Care
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
In the event of a malfunction(burning smell, etc.), immediately
stop operation, disconnect the power supply plug, and consult
authorized service personnel.
No user serviceable parts inside, do not attempt repairs.
Take care not to damage the power cord.
Do not make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects
enter the unit.
This product must be earthed.
Do not dismantle or modify the unit.
Place this unit in a stable location.
Do not use the unit in places subject to excessive humidity,
vibration or bumps.
Unplug the power plug from the sockets when not using the
unit for extended period.
This product is intended for indoor use only.
Please read through this operating instructions before installing or using
your new product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put
them away in a safe place for future reference.
2
Features
Thank you for purchasing this ADJ product.
This product features include:
Every effort has been made to design dependability, reliability and comfort
into each unit. New products are being designed constantly to meet the
needs of both entertainment and the lighting industry. We welcome your
comments about our product and services.
It is both a privilege and a pleasure serving you.
4 DMX channels
20 built-in programs with Auto or Music mode
The chase of programs of fade in or out within 0-60 seconds
Master dimmer over the chase of programs
Full on & Stand By
MIDI control over the programs, scenes, Full On and Stand By
Power failure memory
12 scenes under manual control
Built-in microphone or line in music signals
1
General Instructions
Safe and Efficient Use
Product Care
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
In the event of a malfunction(burning smell, etc.), immediately
stop operation, disconnect the power supply plug, and consult
authorized service personnel.
No user serviceable parts inside, do not attempt repairs.
Take care not to damage the power cord.
Do not make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects
enter the unit.
This product must be earthed.
Do not dismantle or modify the unit.
Place this unit in a stable location.
Do not use the unit in places subject to excessive humidity,
vibration or bumps.
Unplug the power plug from the sockets when not using the
unit for extended period.
This product is intended for indoor use only.
Please read through this operating instructions before installing or using
your new product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put
them away in a safe place for future reference.
2
1. Overview
1.1 Top Front
3
1. Mode Pedal: Press to activate the functions of chase, MIDI channel
and channel dimmer.
2. Up Pedal:
3. Down Pedal: Press to descend the selections.
4. Flash Pedal: Press to activate Flash function. Holding down this
pedal for two seconds activates full on scene.
5. Stand By Pedal: Press to activate Stand by function. Holding down
this pedal for two seconds activates Scene 12.
6. 4-digit Segment Display:Shows the current function state.
7. 2-digit Segment Display:Shows the reading value of current function.
8. Channel LEDs: Shows the current activity of relevant channel.
9. Stand By LED: Indicates the Stand by function.
Press to advance the selections.
1. Overview
1.2 Back View
4
1. Power Input:
6. DMX Polarity Select:
3. Audio Input:
2. Power Switch:
AC 120V~60Hz, 0.35A.
Move to select DMX polarity.
signals within 0.1V-1Vpp.
This 1/4" mono jack accepts a line input music
4. MIDI In/Out/Thru:
MIDI device.
MIDI ports for connection to a sequencer or
5. DMX Output: This connector sends 4 DMX channels output
to the DMX fixture or DMX pack.
This switch turns the main power on or off.
FULL ON SCENE
FLASH SCENE
STAND BY
DOWN
UP
MODE
4
3
2
1
INDICATOR
STAND BY
UP
DOWN
MODE FUNCTION
DISPLAY
SCENE-12
STAND BY
FULL ON SCENE
FLASH
SCENE
MASTER DIMMER
FADE TIME
SPEED
PROGRAM OR AUDIO
PROGRAM
STAND BY
FULL ON
HOLD 2 SEC.
PRESS
HOLD 2 SEC.
PRESS
(PRESS)
CHASE
SCENE CHANNEL
DIMMER
HOLD 3 SEC.
MIDI CHANNEL
MODE + STAND BY
A4
SE.S
SE.S SE.S
( )
1 2 345
6 7 8 9
AC 120V~ 60Hz, 0.35A
POWER INPUT
POWER
1=Ground
2=Data-
3=Data+
1=Ground
2=Data+
3=Data-
12
3
DMX OUTPUT
Polarity Select
IN
OUT THRU
AUDIO IN MIDI
0.1V~1Vpp
1/4" mono jack
Fuse: F0.315A 5x20mm (internal).
N'OUVREZ PAS..RISQUE DE CHOCELECTRIQUE
CAUTION
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DISCONNECT INPUT POWER
BEFORE OPENING
1 2 3 4 5 6
4 WAY FOOT CONTROLLER
TM
-
FC 400
American DJR
1. Overview
1.1 Top Front
3
1. Mode Pedal: Press to activate the functions of chase, MIDI channel
and channel dimmer.
2. Up Pedal:
3. Down Pedal: Press to descend the selections.
4. Flash Pedal: Press to activate Flash function. Holding down this
pedal for two seconds activates full on scene.
5. Stand By Pedal: Press to activate Stand by function. Holding down
this pedal for two seconds activates Scene 12.
6. 4-digit Segment Display:Shows the current function state.
7. 2-digit Segment Display:Shows the reading value of current function.
8. Channel LEDs: Shows the current activity of relevant channel.
9. Stand By LED: Indicates the Stand by function.
Press to advance the selections.
1. Overview
1.2 Back View
4
1. Power Input:
6. DMX Polarity Select:
3. Audio Input:
2. Power Switch:
AC 120V~60Hz, 0.35A.
Move to select DMX polarity.
signals within 0.1V-1Vpp.
This 1/4" mono jack accepts a line input music
4. MIDI In/Out/Thru:
MIDI device.
MIDI ports for connection to a sequencer or
5. DMX Output: This connector sends 4 DMX channels output
to the DMX fixture or DMX pack.
This switch turns the main power on or off.
FULL ON SCENE
FLASH SCENE
STAND BY
DOWN
UP
MODE
4
3
2
1
INDICATOR
STAND BY
UP
DOWN
MODE FUNCTION
DISPLAY
SCENE-12
STAND BY
FULL ON SCENE
FLASH
SCENE
MASTER DIMMER
FADE TIME
SPEED
PROGRAM OR AUDIO
PROGRAM
STAND BY
FULL ON
HOLD 2 SEC.
PRESS
HOLD 2 SEC.
PRESS
(PRESS)
CHASE
SCENE CHANNEL
DIMMER
HOLD 3 SEC.
MIDI CHANNEL
MODE + STAND BY
A4
SE.S
SE.S SE.S
( )
1 2 345
6 7 8 9
AC 120V~ 60Hz, 0.35A
POWER INPUT
POWER
1=Ground
2=Data-
3=Data+
1=Ground
2=Data+
3=Data-
12
3
DMX OUTPUT
Polarity Select
IN
OUT THRU
AUDIO IN MIDI
0.1V~1Vpp
1/4" mono jack
Fuse: F0.315A 5x20mm (internal).
N'OUVREZ PAS..RISQUE DE CHOCELECTRIQUE
CAUTION
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DISCONNECT INPUT POWER
BEFORE OPENING
1 2 3 4 5 6
4 WAY FOOT CONTROLLER
TM
-
FC 400
American DJR
2. Operation Guide
5
2.1 Chase Mode
2.1.1 Program Mode
2.1.2 Auto/Music Mode
2. Operation Guide
6
Press the Mode pedal to activate Program mode,
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
Press Up or Down pedal to select any of
the 20 built-in programs to chase, the 2-digit
Segment Display shows the current program.
01-16 represents 1-16 programs, and A1-A4
represents 4 auto programs.
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
When "AUTO" appears, it is in Auto mode,
the programs chase with set speed and fade
time. When " MUSI" appears, it is in Music
mode, the programs chase according to the
music rhythms.
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
In Speed mode, press Up/Down pedal to
adjust chase speed. A value of 01 gives the
slowest speed, and the value of 99 gives the
fastest speed.
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
In Fade Time mode, press Up/Down pedal to
adjust fade time from instant to 60 seconds.
When "00" appears in the 2-digit Segment
Display, the programs will fade in or out instantly.
When "60" appears, the programs will fade in or
out in 60 seconds.
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
In Master Dimmer mode, press Up/Down pedal to
adjust the intensity of the chase of programs.
When "00" appears in the 2-digit Segment Display,
all channels of the programs will be fully off.
When "FF" appears, all channels of the programs will
be fully on.
PROG
auto
Turn the power on, this unit will return to the function state of last time
automatically.
This unit has 12 scenes, each consists of 4 DMX channels. Each time
this unit can send one scene.
Or
2.1.3 Speed Mode
2.1.4 Fade Time Mode
2.1.5 Master Dimmer Mode
2. Operation Guide
5
2.1 Chase Mode
2.1.1 Program Mode
2.1.2 Auto/Music Mode
2. Operation Guide
6
Press the Mode pedal to activate Program mode,
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
Press Up or Down pedal to select any of
the 20 built-in programs to chase, the 2-digit
Segment Display shows the current program.
01-16 represents 1-16 programs, and A1-A4
represents 4 auto programs.
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
When "AUTO" appears, it is in Auto mode,
the programs chase with set speed and fade
time. When " MUSI" appears, it is in Music
mode, the programs chase according to the
music rhythms.
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
In Speed mode, press Up/Down pedal to
adjust chase speed. A value of 01 gives the
slowest speed, and the value of 99 gives the
fastest speed.
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
In Fade Time mode, press Up/Down pedal to
adjust fade time from instant to 60 seconds.
When "00" appears in the 2-digit Segment
Display, the programs will fade in or out instantly.
When "60" appears, the programs will fade in or
out in 60 seconds.
Press the Mode pedal several times until
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
In Master Dimmer mode, press Up/Down pedal to
adjust the intensity of the chase of programs.
When "00" appears in the 2-digit Segment Display,
all channels of the programs will be fully off.
When "FF" appears, all channels of the programs will
be fully on.
PROG
auto
Turn the power on, this unit will return to the function state of last time
automatically.
This unit has 12 scenes, each consists of 4 DMX channels. Each time
this unit can send one scene.
Or
2.1.3 Speed Mode
2.1.4 Fade Time Mode
2.1.5 Master Dimmer Mode
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2.1.6 Scene Mode
2.2 Scene Channel Dimmer Mode
2.4 Stand By
2. Operation Guide 2. Operation Guide
Press the Mode pedal several times until the
4-digit Segment Display shows
In Scene mode, press Up/Down pedal to select
the scene.
Press and hold down the Mode pedal 3 seconds
until the 4-digit Segment Display shows
Press Up/Down pedal to adjust the intensity of
channel 1 for the current scene. Once the intensity
is set, press Mode pedal to select channel 2, then
adjust the intensity for the channel. 00 will give the
lowest intensity, and FF will give full intensity.
Repeat the above steps until all four channels
are set. Press and hold down the Mode pedal 3
seconds to deactivate this mode.
SE.S
2.5.1 MIDI Channel Setting
2.5.2 MIDI Implementation
2.5 MIDI Operation
Press the Mode and Stand By pedals at a time,
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
Press Up/Down pedal to select the MIDI channel
within 01-16.
Press the Mode pedal to leave this mode.
This unit will send and receive Note On and Note Off data according
to the following table:
ch
2.3 Full On
Press the Full On pedal, all channel LEDs will be fully on, all channel
will be full output. Release this pedal deactivates this function and
return to normal mode.
Press and hold down the Full On pedal 2 seconds, scene 11 is activated.
Press this pedal again to leave this scene and return to normal mode.
Press the Stand By pedal, the Stand By LED will flash, all channel will
be zero output. Press this pedal again to leave mode and return to
normal mode.
Press and hold down this pedal 2 seconds, scene 12 is activated.
Press this pedal again to leave this scene and return to normal mode.
Note Number Function
22 Mode pedal
Up pedal
Down pedal
Full On pedal
Stand By pedal
23
24
25
26
78
2.1.6 Scene Mode
2.2 Scene Channel Dimmer Mode
2.4 Stand By
2. Operation Guide 2. Operation Guide
Press the Mode pedal several times until the
4-digit Segment Display shows
In Scene mode, press Up/Down pedal to select
the scene.
Press and hold down the Mode pedal 3 seconds
until the 4-digit Segment Display shows
Press Up/Down pedal to adjust the intensity of
channel 1 for the current scene. Once the intensity
is set, press Mode pedal to select channel 2, then
adjust the intensity for the channel. 00 will give the
lowest intensity, and FF will give full intensity.
Repeat the above steps until all four channels
are set. Press and hold down the Mode pedal 3
seconds to deactivate this mode.
SE.S
2.5.1 MIDI Channel Setting
2.5.2 MIDI Implementation
2.5 MIDI Operation
Press the Mode and Stand By pedals at a time,
the 4-digit Segment Display shows
Press Up/Down pedal to select the MIDI channel
within 01-16.
Press the Mode pedal to leave this mode.
This unit will send and receive Note On and Note Off data according
to the following table:
ch
2.3 Full On
Press the Full On pedal, all channel LEDs will be fully on, all channel
will be full output. Release this pedal deactivates this function and
return to normal mode.
Press and hold down the Full On pedal 2 seconds, scene 11 is activated.
Press this pedal again to leave this scene and return to normal mode.
Press the Stand By pedal, the Stand By LED will flash, all channel will
be zero output. Press this pedal again to leave mode and return to
normal mode.
Press and hold down this pedal 2 seconds, scene 12 is activated.
Press this pedal again to leave this scene and return to normal mode.
Note Number Function
22 Mode pedal
Up pedal
Down pedal
Full On pedal
Stand By pedal
23
24
25
26
24-004-0552 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Rev 1.0 Feb., 2001 Web site: www.americandj.com
E-mail: [email protected]
3. Technical Specifications
Power Input ................................................... AC 120V~60Hz, 0.35A
DMX Output ............................................ 3-pin female XLR socket
Audio Input ....................................... 0.1V-1Vpp by 1/4" mono jack
Dimensions ...........................................................444x195x65mm
Weight ..................................................................................... 3.2 Kg
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